hydrogeology

[ hahy-droh-jee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌhaɪ droʊ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the science dealing with the occurrence and distribution of underground water.
Also called hydrology, geohydrology.

Origin of hydrogeology

First recorded in 1815–25; hydro-1 + geology

OTHER WORDS FROM hydrogeology

hy·dro·ge·o·log·i·cal [hahy-druh-jee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌhaɪ drəˌdʒi əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, hy·dro·ge·o·log·ic, adjective hy·dro·ge·ol·o·gist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for hydrogeology

hydrogeology
/ (ˌhaɪdrədʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of geology dealing with the waters below the earth's surface and with the geological aspects of surface waters

Derived forms of hydrogeology

hydrogeological, adjective hydrogeologist, noun

Scientific definitions for hydrogeology

hydrogeology
[ hī′drō-jē-ŏlə-jē ]

The scientific study of the occurrence, distribution, and effects of groundwater.